Pre workout snacks?

CandiceScott69

What are some good ideas for a Pre workout snack? I feel like I need something before I workout in the evening, I sometimes get light headed during my exercise. I want something with protein, but not too heavy because I don't want to feel sick to my stomach.
Thanks for any ideas.

heddylyn

I usually eat a banana or have a protein shake.

mmjeffrey12

I will eat a stick of colby jack cheese, greek yogurt, bananas, apples, or a small protein shake/bar. I found things like granola bars and crackers make me feel like they want to come back and visit during my workout lol. It helps get me through. Hope that helps!

soehlerking

I drink 1/4 of my protein shake on my way to the gym and the rest afterward. Back when I did more cardio I just had a low-fat 80-calorie yogurt, but the protein definitely is an improvement!

konswela

I normally have steel cut oatmeal with a banana about an hour before. or a Protein Crunch Bar.

Hellguy76137

What are some good ideas for a Pre workout snack? I feel like I need something before I workout in the evening, I sometimes get light headed during my exercise. I want something with protein, but not too heavy because I don't want to feel sick to my stomach.
Thanks for any ideas.

If you are lifting weights, protein. For cardio just get a piece of fruit. for longer cardio sessions I will sometimes use brown rice to give me more fuel. It burns longer and slower than other carbs.

amann1976

if i work out in the evenings i have my dinner an hour before i go to the gym, then when i come back i usually have a salad with some a can of chicken or tuna on it if i have to eat again

DenyseMarieL

I plan to do my workouts about an hour after supper, then save room for an apple dipped in peanut butter for a snack after.

know_your_worth

banana!

amberaz

Dried fruit, give me energy and doesn't make me nauseus most of the time. I really need to work out on a near empty stomach.

doubleduofa

As I think about it more, I guess I divide my dinner up into two lighter meals - one before and one after workout. I like them them to be zone like - that seems to be the best combo for me (maybe with a ltitle more fat than pure zone). I usually do a protein shake, smoothie, an oz of cheese and an apple, some greek yogurt with fruit, or some cottage cheese and fruit around 3:30 or 4pm - no later than 5pm or it won't sit right during the workout. I start working out around 6:30-7pm. Then, if I'm hungry, I'll have something similar after the workout - like cheese and wine. I don't eat a big dinner after working out because I don't like eating late.

dwh77tx

I feel like I'm the only person who never has a "pre" or "post" workout anything. I workout when I workout..and eat my meals or snacks when I normally do. Anyone else??

wmagoo27

Right now I'm having 2 pieces of string cheese and a small protein and coconut oil mixed in coffee. Preworkout that satisfies the hunger and boosts my energy a little bit.